ensimmäisenkin

Ensimmäisenkin is a Finnish word that functions as an emphasized form of the genitive case of the word "ensimmäinen," meaning "first." The suffix "-kin" is an enclitic particle in Finnish that adds emphasis, often conveying a sense of "even," "also," or "too." When attached to "ensimmäisen," it creates "ensimmäisenkin," which can be translated as "even the first," "the very first," or "the first one too." This construction is used to highlight that the first item or occurrence is notable in some way, perhaps because it was unexpected, particularly significant, or the only one that met certain criteria. For example, if someone managed to solve the first puzzle in a series, one might say "Hän ratkaisi ensimmäisenkin" (He solved even the first one), implying surprise or admiration that they succeeded from the outset. The word "ensimmäisenkin" is a common and natural part of spoken and written Finnish, adding nuance and emphasis to sentences. Its usage is context-dependent, but the core meaning revolves around drawing attention to the ordinal "first" in a more forceful manner than the simple genitive form alone would provide.